New Motobilt Rear Bumper Install For The JL Wrangler

[@punknjl8722]

Great video. i have been looking at that bumper for a while. I like the tip with the long bolt for the passenger side tab, great idea. The plate lights look good. i cant wait to see the rubicon trip video.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Thanks man, yeah I’m happy with the new setup! I’m excited about the Rubicon as well is has been postponed a month due to fires but we’re still planning on going in October!

[@JustaDudenaJeep]

Great video! Quality of material used and your expertise have made up my choice. Thank you!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

No problem, I’m glad the video helped with your decision. Thanks for watching Dalton!

[@Overlandfriendly]

Great in-depth review and install! Keep it up

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Thanks Phillip, I’m glad the video helped you out!

[@stinkymcstinkerton1854]

I recommend VHT Roll bar and Chassis paint instead. From what I’ve seen, Steel it fads over time. Looks good!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

It’s still holding up pretty good, I have that VHT paint as well used it for my truss and ram mounts. Thanks for watching!

[@jonnyfsilvers]

That bumper came out so clean!! Good video brotha 👍🏼

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Thanks man, I’m really happy with how it turned out!

[@markcaruana2697]

I just got the smittybilt hd pivot tire carrier and I'm gonna get the motobilt crusher bumper. Nice video.

[@loriharton271]

I have the same tire carrier. Any issues with the motobuilt bumper? What did you do for licence plate?Ty

[@markcaruana2697]

@@loriharton271 I didn't end up getting the motobilt bumper. I got the Westin wj2 instead it was already powder coated and came with the kit to mount license plate.

[@persicon_jl]

Great job man. I just got the no spare one looking to replace my factory Steele one.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

You won’t be disappointed, thanks for watching man 🍻

[@andygiametta517]

I’ve been checkin out that evo bracket for a bit. Have you had anyone drive behind you to see if the plate flaps in the wind? I am worried it will flap and hit the tub but cant find any reviews on it. Thanks!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

I thought of that as well, so far I haven’t had any issues or signs of it moving around on me. I might have to have someone follow me on the freeway to make sure. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jonathanandersen5640]

Hi, I have the same bumper and I’m having issues with the back up sensors. Do you have any issues with them? My jeeps telling me that they are dirty and to “wipe” them ever since install of the bumper. Thanks!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

I haven’t ever received an error message about the sensor’s, every now and then I get some phantom beeping. I believe it may be due to my spare tire but it’s never really bothered me. What year is your Jeep, I wonder if it’s a newer error message?

[@jonathanandersen5640]

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2022. Could be. I’m thinking it’s either the spare or the sensors may not be at the correct factory angles in the Motobilt bumper? Working theories here; not sure yet. First step will be to take the spare off and see if it goes away and then adjust it up. I’ll report back. Thanks!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@jonathanandersen5640 yeah I’m curious what it could be on the newer ones, let me know what you find out.

[@rndorseg]

Great video did you happen to see how much the bumper weighs Thanks

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Thanks, yeah that rear bumper is 55lbs. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@markcaruana2697]

How does the steel it black match the factory steel front bumper?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

I really like the Steel-It coating, it’s a nice black color with a smooth texture. It does look good on the Jeep but it’s different than the factory bumper texture, the factory color is more flat with some texture to it. You could always have it powder coated to match if that’s important to you, thanks for watching Mark!

[@Sean-sj4hv]

Any chance an aftermarket backup camera could be mounted in one of those slots?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

I’m sure you could, I’ve see people mount flush lights in those slots.

[@Sean-sj4hv]

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Thanks for the reply.

[@loganmumma4506]

Will the stock plastic sensors work ? Ik you upgraded the clips to work in the steel rubicon bumper.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

You do need to purchase the specific clips for the steel bumper, the plastic ones would have to be cut out and glued to make them work. It’s been done but it’s not a super clean look and could be an issue down the road. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

But yes the sensors are all the same just need to swap them over.

[@cemab1651]

So you still have the steel rubicon bumper

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

No I sold it recently to a local JL owner.

[@Freaky61]

Do your back up sensors work? I'm struggling to get mine to work right.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Yeah they work just fine, every now and then I get a phantom beep but nothing bothersome. Did you put them back in the same position as factory?

[@Freaky61]

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD yes I did. When I reverse the dash warning system starts flickers and the beeping starts. I contacted motorbilt but the troubleshooting advice I received did not correct the problem.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@Freaky61 that’s interesting, do you have a low hanging spare or shackles on the bumper? Mine only phantom beeps when I back out of the garage, if I’m in a wide open parking lot it works great. Maybe try plugging the harness in again and test it in a wide open area 🤷‍♂️

[@Arcticcat843]

So did you actually order your bumper using that exact link from northridge? I ask because I ordered that exact bumper 3 days ago from northridge and I'm really hoping I get the "upgraded" one with the sensor holes. I see the picture is the older one without. Hopefully I don't get one that's been sitting on the shelf for a year or something.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Yeah I ordered mine from Northridge 4x4 they are in the same state so shipping is usually really fast. They should send you the updated one they are a pretty high volume shop, let me know how you like it once it shows up 👍

[@Arcticcat843]

I got my bumper and it does have the sensor holes. Phew. I was nervous. Haven't had a chance to install it yet or even paint it but it looks awesome. Very well built. Have you ran any steel-it painted products on salted roads in winter yet? I'm wondering how it would hold up to Michigan weather. I love the look of the finish.

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@Arcticcat843 that’s great you got the new version, they definitely are well built! They do salt the roads in Washington sometimes so we’ll see how it holds up through winter. I imagine the paint will last a long time, it’s a really hard coating and has stainless steel mixed in. Let me know how the install goes 👍

[@Sean-sj4hv]

So how has the Steel-It paint held up over time?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

It’s still holding up great, I like that I can touch it up if I ever bash it on some rocks. I think it’s definitely worth the time and investment over other spray on options, thanks for watching Sean!

[@Sean-sj4hv]

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Thanks for getting back to me Bryan.

[@mackies9151]

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD thanks for letting us know I'm getting ready to paint mine. Still debating on that paint vs cheap Rust-Oleum hammered.

[@Raydawg]

The bumper looks good but their logo in it looks bad.